Agri Eastern Cape

08/06/2026

Agri EC Toyota Young Farmer of the Year Evaluations

Our dedicated Young Farmer of the Year judges started their evaluation journey this morning.
They started in Graaff-Reinet and will visit Barkly East, Dordrecht, Cathcart and Tarkastad during the rest of the week.
We wish our judges as well as the Young Farmer finalists, the best of luck and may you enjoy the journey.

A huge thank you to Kelston Motor Group for once again providing our judges with a vehicle to travel across the province.

We would also like to thank Standard Bank - South Africa & Santam Insurance for supporting the Young Farmer of the Year Competition.

03/06/2026

Agri EC President, Peter Cloete and Deputy President, Eben du Plessis, are attending the National NWGA Congress at Mentors Country Estate today.

The NWGA are celebrating their 100-year milestone, we wish them luck and thank them for all the great work they do for our industry.

Happy 100 Years!

BKB Nwkv OosKaap

02/06/2026

With the heavy rain expected in the Kouga LM, Koukamma LM, Nelson Mandela Bay and Sundays River Valley LM, we urge members to be careful and stay safe especially since such heavy rain is expected so soon after the recent floods.

29/05/2026

On the 27th and 28th of May, Agri Eastern Cape and the Eastern Cape Red Meat Producers' Organisation hosted two Roadshows on the way forward for FMD. The Roadshows were specifically hosted in areas where farmers are affected by the disease and would appreciate guidance.

The first Roadshow was held in Jamestown with a good turnout of about 50 attendees. The second Roadshow was held in Stutterheim where about 80 people showed up. Both Roadshows were very successful and well attended.

Our guest speakers, Dr Frikkie Maré, Dr David Ge**er, Dr Gary Bauer and Dr David Pretorius, all shared very interesting and valuable information to the farmers and veterinarians in attendance.

Discussions took place about the policies and regulations involved with FMD, the background and use of vaccines, the viewpoint and input about FMD from a private vet's perspective as well as the disease management platforms used to monitor the disease.

Thank you to each and every farmer, state vet, private vet and individual that attended our Roadshows. We hope you found it beneficial and that we could provide clarity on certain issues.

Thank you to the Jamestown Farmers Association for hosting us in Jamestown as well as the Stutterheim Country Club for hosting us in Stutterheim.

22/05/2026

After severe weather struck the Province a few weeks ago, multiple farming communities were greatly affected. The floods caused severe destruction of infrastructure, roads, houses and crops well over the value of R1 billion.

Agri Eastern Cape is assisting affected Farmers Associations to the best of our ability to support our farmers in need.

The Gamtoos Valley were one of the hugely affected areas and are calling for assistance from the public to repair damages. If you would like to make any contributions to the Gamtoos community to assist with repairs, please see details on the poster below.

Every cent contributed towards this initiative will be greatly appreciated.

21/05/2026

PMR Africa: Eastern Cape Business Excellence Awards

Agri Eastern Cape has been awarded with the Diamond Arrow Award at the PMR.africa Eastern Cape Business Excellence Awards for contributing the most to enhance the interests of farmers.

We are very proud to announce that this is the fourth year in a row being recognised for this specific award.

The recognition goes out to every person contributing to Agri EC and believing in the organisation. Thank you to our Members, Staff and Management who shows up and stands up for organised agriculture.

19/05/2026

20 Years Service Recognition - Natasja Barkhuizen

Baie dankie aan Natasja vir 20 jaar se harde werk en toewyding aan Agri Oos Kaap.
Jou lojaliteit en bydrae oor die laaste 20 jaar het n baie belangrike rol in hierdie organisasie se sukses gespeel. Die Agri OK bestuur en lede is baie dankbaar vir jou diens.

We wish you continued success at Agri Eastern Cape for many years ahead!

11/05/2026

09/05/2026

The AIMS livestock management system is integrated with the RMIS traceability platform and we will be at NAMPO from 12 - 15 May at the Auction Complex Building. Visit us for more information.

AIMS, a livestock traceability, management and vaccination record-keeping system—designed around how farms work practically.

Built with farmers for farmers and the rest of the value chain. AIMS was developed in partnership with agricultural stakeholders and farmers who face the same pressures you do: limited time, strict compliance, and the need to get paperwork right the first time.

AIMS is a traceability and herd management platform designed for the commercial and communal farmer, with its primary function to ensure formal market access going forward.

From tag management, vaccination records, and livestock management to pregnancy profiles and weaning weights, AIMS is here to make your life easier.

AIMS is one of the 12 systems integrated with the RMIS Traceability Platform. The team will be at our NAMPO stand from 12 to 15 May at the Auction Complex Building near the north gate. Find out more and come and speak to them in person.

08/05/2026

Agri Eastern Cape is aware of the locust videos circulating, as per the image attached. Please note that these videos are OLD and were taken in 2021. There are currently NO locust outbreaks in the Eastern Cape that we are aware of, this has been verified by the Department of Agriculture.